Beat the Parrot Winter Blues

Can you parrot suffer from the winter blues? Sure! Just like we people tend to react to environmental stressors and holiday stressors, parrots can too.

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As I write, the midwest U.S. is being pounded by a blustery winter storm, complete with lots of snow and brisk winds. And, the accompanying dry air. I’m chilled! My skin is dry and itchy. My throat nose is scratchy. It’s just plain uncomfortable for a summer person, like myself.

I’m prepared. I had the furnace checked. I’ve pulled out my flannels and my cozy winter robe. Got my warm, fuzzy slippers out of the box. Bought an electric throw and cleaned up and filled up the humidifier.

But, what about my parrots? They have dry nasal passages, itchy skin and are chilled, too! Thank goodness for Winter Bird Supplies. Visit Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies to learn how to help your parrot cope with the Winter Blues. You’ll find a plethora of bird supplies to help most sized parrots feel warm and fuzzy this winter. From the Thermo Perch Heated Bird Perch, to parrot Feather Sweaters, bird misters and more.

AviClean Bird Cage Cleaner

With AviClean No-Rinse Aviary and Bird Cage Cleaner, you’ll be able to quit scrapping and scrubbing cages and cut your bird cage cleaning time in half. No joke! This exclusive, bird safe, effective dual enzyme formula helps remove bird droppings for you. So, instead of spending hours cleaning up after your bird, you can spend time enjoying and bonding with your parrot.

Just shake AviClean and spray on effected areas. In about one minute, the enzymes break down your parrot’s poop and food splashes so that all you have to do is wipe the cage down. Because AviClean is made from natural enzymes, you don’t even have to rinse your cage. In fact, the natural enzyme residue may minimize future bird cage corrosion. This safe, economical and effective formula leaves your bird cage clean and smelling fresh. We use it on the floor for little parrot mishaps and even on furniture. Always test a sample of fabric before applying AviClean to large, exposed areas.

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Training is simply teaching. When we train an animal with positive reinforcement we give it information on what it can do to earn desired outcomes. What behaviors we choose to teach are limitless. In addition to training birds for entertainment, we can use this form of communication to address behavior problems, to manage birds on exhibit, to teach birds to cooperate in their own medical care and/or to allow us to facilitate captive breeding practices.

Training is Science Based
Although training birds in general is not a new concept to avian enthusiasts, understanding the science behind training is just recently gaining momentum. The science behind training is called behavior analysis. This science focuses on how organisms learn. And truly we are all students of this science on a daily basis whether we are conscious of our application of its principles or not. Current trends in animal training choose to focus on using elements of this science that focus on kind and gentle strategies to create desired behavior and reduce undesired behavior. This includes avoiding the use of positive punishment and negative reinforcement. In its place, trainers learn the art and skill of applying positive reinforcement to gain cooperation.

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